Regarding the rescue of the captives, Li Zongren knew very well that he could not intervene, and he had no troops to use in this area. But even if there are troops, Li Zongren will not take on this kind www.biquge.info of hot potato-like rescue mission.

As the actual ruling government of the current Republic of China, if it does not care about the life and death of the people at all, it must be a lie. But if he really wants to exchange a victory that has the potential to change the tide of the war for hundreds of people's lives, Li Zongren asked himself if he could do it.

Right now, He Zhengdao's troops happened to be there, and he also knew that the Eighth Route Army cared more about this kind of thing than them. Therefore, it is undoubtedly the best thing to teach He Zhengdao to be responsible for the rescue mission.

What's more, with the 67th Army's total annihilation of the 10th Division's exploits this time, Li Zongren believes that even if the 67th Army makes some mistakes, it is estimated that others will not blame too much. Atonement for sins is actually not bad for the 67th Army.

It's just that he knows very well that He Zhengdao will not be stupid enough to use the main force to fight with the little devils. This time the situation of the battle can be reversed, the 67th Army has already paid a lot of price, and the 67th Army has really suffered heavy casualties, and Li Zongren is not easy to deal with the Eighth Route Army.

Under such circumstances, Li Zongren's order to He Zhengdao was to block the 16th Division and the 13th Division for a day. Regarding the combat order issued by Li Zongren, He Zhengdao still readily agreed.

Of course, it is still necessary to cry and complain about grievances in a polite manner, and this will still play a significant role in the establishment of a base area for the Eighth Route Army in Central China in the future. Materials, firearms, and ammunition, He Zhengdao sent a telegram to Li Zongren to apply.

Even if it is unlikely that the Nationalist Government will agree to He Zhengdao's request, it is very possible to give some benefits and materials appropriately. Naturally, these materials also played a great role in the formation of the anti-Japanese base areas in Central China.

It is clear that only by engaging in close combat can it be possible to ensure the safety of the lives of the captives to the greatest extent. Even if he knew that the blocking troops might pay a heavy price, He Zhengdao still ambushed a main battalion on the other side of the bend.

According to Ho's plan, as soon as the people pass through the bend safely, the explosives buried on the other side of the road will be detonated immediately. While the Japanese army was in chaos, the main battalion quickly attacked and blocked the connection between the two teams.

As Li Xiangdong gave the order to detonate, the sharpshooters lurking in the mountains and forests took advantage of the chaos to shoot. The Japanese cavalry, who were shocked when they heard the explosion, were shot down one by one under their horses before they had time to react.

Hundreds of panicked people soon saw the Eighth Route Army rushing down from the mountain, and everyone said with a serious expression: "Fellow countryman, please don't be afraid, we are the Eighth Route Army." Come with us and go up the mountain! ”

The Eighth Route Army, lurking at the edge of the mountain, sent troops to meet these overwhelmed people, and there were also soldiers rushing towards the little devils who were mixed with the people. Use the weapon in your hand to solve it as quickly as possible.

Looking at the smoke rising from the other side of the bend, among the Eighth Route Army who rushed down from the bottom of the mountain, someone soon said: "Quick, use the corpses of these little devils and the corpses of war horses to organize defense on the spot and buy time for the transfer of fellow villagers." ”

In the quick but not chaotic rescue team, soldiers soon rushed to the people and cut the ropes tied to their hands. Then he urged these people to hurry up the mountain, and when they arrived on the mountain, they naturally had troops to meet them and send them away from the battlefield.

And a group of soldiers in charge of blocking the attack, using the little devils who were killed as sandbags, began to lay their bodies on the road one by one. With the help of these corpses, build a fortification as quickly as possible and keep eliminating the little devils who rush at you.

Seeing that the rescue troops had successfully established fortifications at the foot of the mountain, Li Xiangdong continued: "Order the third reconnaissance regiment, it's time to attack!" Destroy these damn little devils as fast as you can.

Artillery unit, give me a focus on the combination of Japanese infantry and cavalry. After rescuing these people, it will be our turn to settle the ledger with the little devils. Next, we must avenge the people who were slaughtered by the little devils! ”

With another order from Li Xiangdong, the mortar unit immediately launched an artillery bombardment. One by one, the shells fell to the junction of the infantry brigade and the cavalry. Even if the shells landed, there were not many little devils, but they still shelled.

This kind of artillery bombardment is more used to block the reinforcements of the little devils. The officers and men of the reconnaissance regiment hidden in the mountains and forests quickly rushed down from the other mountains and forests and launched a surprise attack on the little devil infantry on the road.

After an explosion, the little devil who was a little dizzy by the explosion was fighting with the reconnaissance battalion that had intercepted them before. Even the engagement between the two sides is more of a white-knuckle battle. But it didn't come to pass, and the other side was attacked again.

'Yaga! Support, we are under attack by a large force of the Eighth Route Army, we need support! ’

The captain of the Japanese infantry group, who was lucky enough to pick up a life from the previous explosion, looked at the Eighth Route Army rushing down the mountain from the other side, and understood very well how dangerous their situation was.

In the past, they didn't pay much attention to Huaxia's troops. But with the engagement during this period of time, they already knew that the Eighth Route Army fighting against them was really different, and its strength was not inferior to them in the slightest.

Not to mention anything else, take the reconnaissance battalion that was entangled with them first, whether it is marksmanship or courage, or even the white-knuckle battle that is being fought now, the infantry captain can see that this is the real elite unit of the Eighth Route Army.

Like the soldiers of the reconnaissance regiment who came down the mountain, the soldiers with submachine guns rushed towards the Japanese infantry brigade that was entangled in the reconnaissance battalion. At the same time, a group of troops also set up blocking positions at the junction.

By establishing two blocking positions, the infantry brigade of the little devils escorting the people was completely separated from the troops behind it to carry out encirclement and annihilation. For security reasons, Li Xiangdong's order to the troops was to fight quickly.

Facing the Eighth Route Army that appeared behind him and on the flank, the Japanese infantry brigade that was blocked on the road was naturally anxious. But even so, they quickly fell into the encirclement, and the Japanese troops who were constantly charging were killed.

And these corpses, like the cavalry on the other side of the bend, were used as sandbags by the fighters of the reconnaissance regiment. Since the little devils use the people as meat shields, the reconnaissance group uses the corpses of these little devils to make human flesh punching bags.

Listening to the sound of gunfire and artillery from the front, the Japanese cavalry brigade that followed up naturally wanted to support quickly. But looking at the shells that fell from the mountains from time to time, these cavalrymen still knew that it was bad luck to rush over.

Most importantly, the Japanese infantry wing, which was following behind, suddenly found that they could not contact the division headquarters. This situation has also exacerbated their worries.

I don't know, it's to support the infantry brigade in front, or to rescue the main force of the division and regiment that may have an accident behind. And it was also a concern that they would be able to cope with the next possible attack with only one infantry wing.

At this time, a Japanese army captain immediately said: "Wing Commander, we are not far from the main force of the division. If the main force of the division were to be attacked, we should be able to hear the sound of the exchange of fire.

Now, although we have lost contact with the division, we have not heard the sound of firefighting coming from behind, which indicates that there may be a problem with the division's radio station. And this situation should be caused by the Eighth Route Army.

The most important thing for us at the moment is to send troops to support the infantry brigade that is escorting the people of China. If we let those ordinary people escape, then we will be in real trouble. I'm afraid that this road, we can't go next. ”

After listening to the analysis of the infantry captain, the infantry wing commander immediately said: "Yo, order the cavalry troops, send a squadron to return the same way, and inform the division command that we are under attack by a large force of the Eighth Route Army."

The rest of the cavalry units must break through the blockade of the Eighth Route Army at any cost and rescue the infantry brigade in front, and they must bite these Eighth Route Army. I am sure that it will not be long before our air force units arrive. ”

Thinking that it is daytime, such a fierce battle on the road is bound to attract the attention of the Air Force. At that time, the Eighth Route Army, which was attacking in a big way, had only one way to retreat.

And what they have to do now is to bite the main force of the Eighth Route Army that attacked, and strive to eliminate these main forces of the Eighth Route Army that suddenly attacked after the air force arrived. I have to say, the idea is still very good.

Looking at the cannonballs thrown from the mountains and forests from time to time, the cavalry captain who received the order naturally looked a little angry. After all, the cavalry will inevitably suffer heavy losses on this section of the road blocked by artillery!

Compared with the cavalry, there are war horses to walk, and the speed of action is faster. If you charge with infantry, there will be more people who are only afraid of death. Knowing that time was urgent, he could only grit his teeth and order the cavalry troops to attack.

'Rush! Take a squad and rush through the artillery blockade! ’

The little devil cavalry who heard this, even if he knew that there would be more and less luck in the future, still did not dare to disobey the order. In this case, squads of cavalry, like death squads, rushed towards the falling shells on the road.

Li Xiangdong, who saw this scene, also sneered: "It seems that the little devil is really not afraid of death!" Order the artillery units, give me the speed of the artillery bombardment. I'd like to see if they're tough or if our shells are bad. ”

With Li Xiangdong's order given, the artillery unit also saw those little devil cavalry who were desperately charging. Each artilleryman also increased the speed of reloading the shells, firing mortar shells one after another.

In the face of the intensified artillery bombardment, the captain of the Japanese cavalry brigade who stayed behind also gritted his teeth. He knew very well that under such intensive shelling, the cavalry under his command was only afraid of being really bad luck.

But even so, there were still some cavalry who were lucky enough to wade through this death zone blocked by cannonballs. But without waiting for them to rejoice, looking at a blocking fortification made of flesh and blood that appeared on the road, these little devil cavalry were also stunned.

The barrage made of corpses is undoubtedly very terrifying. But for the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army who blocked the attack, even if they felt disgusting, they knew that this fortification could still protect their lives.

Since the little devils don't take the lives of the people seriously, then using the corpses of these little devils as human flesh sandbags to pile up fortifications can be regarded as waste! (To be continued.) )